The Fernway Flash

Parent-teacher conferences will be held in all KSD 140 elementary and middle schools on Monday, November 25, and Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Both VIRTUAL and IN-PERSON conference time slots are available.

• VIRTUAL Schedule - Monday, November 25 from 1 - 4 p.m.
• IN-PERSON Schedule - Monday, November 25, from 5 - 8 p.m. and Tuesday, November 26 from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
  
  

Beginning Monday, November 4 at 9:00 a.m., appointment sign-up links for Parent-Teacher Conferences will be posted in ParentSquare and emailed to parents/guardians. These links will be open Monday, November 4, through Thursday, November 21.

For additional details, please refer to the Parent-Teacher Conference section of our website.

First-quarter student report cards will be available in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal on Friday, November 8, at 3 p.m. Please follow the steps outlined below.

How to Access Student Report Cards

1. Log in to your Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
2. Select Documents in your Message Center
3. Click 24-25 School Name under Report Card, and a pop-up window displaying your student’s report card will open in a new browser. If you cannot view your student’s report card, please ensure pop-up windows are enabled in your web browser.

Please call your school office if you need assistance accessing your Parent Portal.

Parent-teacher conferences are Monday, November 25, and Tuesday, November 26. These one-to-one meetings are a great way to ask questions and review your student's academic, social, and behavioral progress in school.

• VIRTUAL Schedule - Monday, November 25 from 1 - 4 p.m.
• IN-PERSON Schedule - Monday, November 25, from 5 - 8 p.m. and Tuesday, November 26 from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
  
  

During our Fall Break, there is NO SCHOOL Monday, November 25 through Friday, November 29. School resumes on Monday, December 2.

The 21st annual Remembering Cathy & Alison Toy Drive runs Thursday, November 7, through Thursday, December 19. Please consider donating toys, small gifts, or gift certificates to benefit the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation, which supports kids and teens fighting cancer.

Donations can be dropped off at any KSD 140 school from November 7 through December 19. For questions or more information, please contact Patti Rose at 708-712-5507 or pattirose17030@gmail.com

Important October dates to mark on your calendar:

• Saturday, November 2 - PTO Color Run - at 10:30 a.m. at the Kelly Park Walking Path in Orland Hills.
• Monday, November 4 - Parent-Teacher Conference Appointment Scheduling Opens - Visit ksd140.org for more information
• Tuesday, November 5 - No School - Presidential Election Day
• Friday, November 8 - Report Cards Issued
• Monday, November 11 - Veterans Day Assembly
• Monday, November 11 - Friday, November 15 - Book Fair
• Thursday, November 21 - Board of Education Meeting - Administration Center located at 16931 Grissom Drive, Tinley Park, 7 p.m.
• Friday, November 22 - Half Day - Early Dismissal - Elementary schools will be dismissed at 11:10 a.m., and middle schools will be dismissed at 12 noon
• Monday, November 25 - No School - Parent-Teacher Conferences - 1 - 8 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 26 - No School - Parent-Teacher Conferences - 8 am - 3 p.m.
• Wednesday, November 27 - Friday, November 29 - No School - Fall Break

D140 prioritizes comprehensive strategies to support students' mental, emotional, and physical health. Please click Health Information to review our resources. Together, we can create a nurturing environment where every student can thrive.

Keep up to date with school and district information by visiting our social media pages. Please reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns. My door is always open.

Mrs. Hutchinson

Website: ksd140.org/fernway
Location: 16600 South 88th Avenue, Orland Park, IL, USA
Phone: 708-349-3810
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